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Topic Started: Jan 2 2010, 10:48 PM (23,340 Views)
DrewHamilton
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But Spreitler's being written as a warning, and I use that term purposely, that she's the next leading lady of DAYS. If that's the case, I'm scared...

Patton had to play a geeky, awkward teenage boy that has horrible parents. I think he's playing that role rather well. It doesn't take much talent to play the character of Will, the way he's being written. Now, when this new actor comes on, and the new direction they're taking Will is to make him more like his parents, then I think that it's wise to get rid of Patton and hopefully Chandler Massey will do well in that type of role.
Edited by DrewHamilton, Jan 6 2010, 04:12 PM.
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DrewHamilton
Jan 6 2010, 04:05 PM
She definitely should've gone before Patton.
Yea, I don't understand that one at all, unless that rumor is going to come true. IMO, both of them have shown promise, in the past, and are struggling now, so I wonder what brought the change on.



Thanks, PR.
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DrewHamilton
Jan 6 2010, 04:09 PM
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Jan 6 2010, 04:07 PM
I think he's better then anyone OLTL has.
I'd have to disagree about that one. I can't recall any of Maxim's episodes off the top of my head, but obviously, I've watched his episodes before and I have to say, other than some episodes when Ed Scott was still there, I can't think of one episode on DAYS that stands in comparison to daily episodes on OLTL. OLTL has the best directors in daytime, for sure.
They may be. It's close. I think GH's may be better. Last year, I thought Days had the best but that was when we still had Foster, Denney, etc.

I think OLTL deserves the directing Emmy for sure this year. No doubt. I know GH will probably get it but OLTL did more with less and that strikes a chord with me.

I'm just not convinced OLTL's directors could do any better job at Days then the ones Days has.
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Jan 6 2010, 04:13 PM
I'm just not convinced OLTL's directors could do any better job at Days then the ones Days has.
That's not even what I'm talking about. It's not a subject of whether OLTL could do a better job on DAYS. I thought I heard not long ago, that other than ATWT (and GL was included in this), OLTL has the worst budget in daytime. I think DAYS is a little better now that they have gotten rid of a majority of the fat of the show. OLTL still does better than DAYS. That's the point I'm trying to make. I bet DAYS isn't that much better in budget than OLTL, so they're probably fairly close. OLTL still beats DAYS and that's what I'm trying to say, not that they should switch teams and see what happens. What does that even mean? :lol:
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Jan 6 2010, 04:41 PM
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Jan 6 2010, 04:13 PM
I'm just not convinced OLTL's directors could do any better job at Days then the ones Days has.
That's not even what I'm talking about. It's not a subject of whether OLTL could do a better job on DAYS. I thought I heard not long ago, that other than ATWT (and GL was included in this), OLTL has the worst budget in daytime. I think DAYS is a little better now that they have gotten rid of a majority of the fat of the show. OLTL still does better than DAYS. That's the point I'm trying to make. I bet DAYS isn't that much better in budget than OLTL, so they're probably fairly close. OLTL still beats DAYS and that's what I'm trying to say, not that they should switch teams and see what happens. What does that even mean? :lol:
My apologies for misinterpreting. I thought you were trying to say the OLTL team could do a better job with the actors then the Days team does with what they have. I do think OLTL and even GH write better to an actor's strengths. Days still hasn't grasped this. Some actors just can't handle certain material and you have to write to suit that if you insist on keeping the actor in the role.

I'm not sure on the numbers. I think OLTL is slightly better off because ABC owns them AND they are so efficient that they've been coming in under budget for, I believe the past two years. That alone puts them in a better situation then Days but I blame years of mismanagement by Corday for that.

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After all... tomorrow is another day!

six
Jan 6 2010, 01:24 PM
It'll be interesting to see what happens in the next few days regarding Sydney, because if
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ICAM.

I have been concerned about this for a while now. I hope the show somehow explains this in a way that makes sense but I am not optimistic.
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After all... tomorrow is another day!

PhoenixRising05
Jan 6 2010, 03:49 PM
Oh and
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Yea, but if they had direction and he went too far in the other direction, someone could reign it back in again. Someone reported that the actors were pretty much on their own in that department. As for the spoiler
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[/quote]I have seen tomorrow's episode.

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[/quote]And as I think six was pointing out, "tricking the audience" at this point in this long drawn out story is just obnoxious. Personally, I think it's also kind of insulting and unnecessary and feel at this point they have already gone overboard to the point that it's just cheap shock value and not advancing the story with a sense of mystery.

It's just ping pong wishy-washy storytelling. Not nuanced dramatic twists.
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I know that trial was totally unbelievable but I loved the judge calling out Sami and EJ on their actions. Brady looks like a wuss in testifying on Nicole's behalf but I'm glad someone is looking out for her interests. Nicole made the mistake of getting caught whereas EJ just gets away with all of his crimes.
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Jan 6 2010, 04:05 PM
Spreitler should've been on thin ice. That ice should be starting to break by now. She definitely should've gone before Patton.
I so donīt agree with this. Will should be charismatic hormon driven teenager and his interest in Mia should be evident, but sorry, Iīm not even sure if he is interested in any girls at all. Jason Cook was terrible as well at beginning, but he had charisma, he was cute and he knew how to look at girl to make her swoon. Dylan is a wet noodle.

Taylor is much better. She has good chemistry with Deidrick and I think she is beliavable as 16year old teenager who is experienced beyond her years so she feels little snotty and bored with the usual teen stuff going around her. And I realy like the new direction they are taking her lately because she seems to be more the sarcastic and jaded kind of girl than some naive princess who still believes in princes and perfect love. I just hope the new Will will be able to emanate some heat with her so we actually believe these two are in love.

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Jan 6 2010, 05:12 PM
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And as I think six was pointing out, "tricking the audience" at this point in this long drawn out story is just obnoxious. Personally, I think it's also kind of insulting and unnecessary and feel at this point they have already gone overboard to the point that it's just cheap shock value and not advancing the story with a sense of mystery.

It's just ping pong wishy-washy storytelling. Not nuanced dramatic twists.


Except he could be just surprised to see her open the door with the baby in her arms. Not exactly the smartest move. Or they will replay the scene next day and his emotion will be different.

Edited by jane1978, Jan 6 2010, 05:32 PM.
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Oh, I forgot about this yesterday. When Sami and EJ were on the phone with Anna and she let them talk to Sydney and Sami was all gushy and "mommy and daddy are gonna find you"...seriously Sami. That baby doesn't know you from Adam. Give the phone to EJ if you want to comfort her (and it won't be much better coming from Mr. She's Not My Blood-Get Her Out of My House). That baby does not want to hear your hysterics. Besides, you're just going to disappoint her when you do find her and you're not Nicole. Shut up.
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Jan 6 2010, 05:22 PM
I know that trial was totally unbelievable but I loved the judge calling out Sami and EJ on their actions.
Actually, you'd be surprised at how realistic that can be at times. It's not common, but trial judges, particularly those who've been around for a long time, can very often interject their own thoughts into the proceedings. I've been in trials like that, and all you can do is smile and nod. And thank the judge. Never forget to thank the judge for slamming you. It's always nice to be respectful.

You can't, however, pull a Sami. She would have been taken out of the courtroom at the very least, and put in jail or fined for contempt at worst. Which would have been fine with me.
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Jan 6 2010, 05:34 PM
Oh, I forgot about this yesterday. When Sami and EJ were on the phone with Anna and she let them talk to Sydney and Sami was all gushy and "mommy and daddy are gonna find you"...seriously Sami. That baby doesn't know you from Adam. Give the phone to EJ if you want to comfort her (and it won't be much better coming from Mr. She's Not My Blood-Get Her Out of My House). That baby does not want to hear your hysterics. Besides, you're just going to disappoint her when you do find her and you're not Nicole. Shut up.
Wait what, Sami and EJ knows Anna has Sidney?
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Jan 6 2010, 05:12 PM
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Jan 6 2010, 03:49 PM
Oh and
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Yea, but if they had direction and he went too far in the other direction, someone could reign it back in again. Someone reported that the actors were pretty much on their own in that department. As for the spoiler
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I have seen tomorrow's episode.

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[/quote]And as I think six was pointing out, "tricking the audience" at this point in this long drawn out story is just obnoxious. Personally, I think it's also kind of insulting and unnecessary and feel at this point they have already gone overboard to the point that it's just cheap shock value and not advancing the story with a sense of mystery.

It's just ping pong wishy-washy storytelling. Not nuanced dramatic twists.[/quote]How is it wishy washy? It's a twist, one that makes sense. EJ got betrayed. He got lied to THREE times. Given his past, it's perfectly reasonable he would come up with something like this as a result. This is soap writing at it's best. A shocking twist that actually rings true to character? That is something the best soap writers would be proud of. I was never as high as JER's first run as others but this is the kind of stuff he did in his first run that he didn't in his second and it works. It's the perfect way to keep the story going while also transitioning it almost into a different story. First, we had the baby switch itself which transformed into this Sydney kidnapping story and now the aftermath of this will transform into whatever story follows. That is how you write long-range story. You don't just wrap everything up and move on. JMO.
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Matt
Jan 6 2010, 01:19 PM
Geez. My new HD TV really makes me see exactly how blonde Sami is. What do you call that shade? Barbie Blonde? There are no highlights nor lowlights or texture to that shade at all. It's the exact same all-over shade as a Barbie doll. :blink:
It is awful, terrible, gross, yucky, bad, icky. You can't even call it Barbie Blonde, her hair has been ruined it looks piss yellow and grey. It even looks bad on The Biggest Loser.
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Oh and
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Yea, but if they had direction and he went too far in the other direction, someone could reign it back in again. Someone reported that the actors were pretty much on their own in that department. As for the spoiler
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I have seen tomorrow's episode.

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And as I think six was pointing out, "tricking the audience" at this point in this long drawn out story is just obnoxious. Personally, I think it's also kind of insulting and unnecessary and feel at this point they have already gone overboard to the point that it's just cheap shock value and not advancing the story with a sense of mystery.

It's just ping pong wishy-washy storytelling. Not nuanced dramatic twists.
Exactly.

I also enjoyed the judge...judging EJ and Sami. The only thing that would make it better is if Rafe and Mia were included as well, and maybe throwing a few barbs at Brady too, for good measure.
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I have seen tomorrow's episode.

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And as I think six was pointing out, "tricking the audience" at this point in this long drawn out story is just obnoxious. Personally, I think it's also kind of insulting and unnecessary and feel at this point they have already gone overboard to the point that it's just cheap shock value and not advancing the story with a sense of mystery.

It's just ping pong wishy-washy storytelling. Not nuanced dramatic twists.
How is it wishy washy? It's a twist, one that makes sense. EJ got betrayed. He got lied to THREE times. Given his past, it's perfectly reasonable he would come up with something like this as a result. This is soap writing at it's best. A shocking twist that actually rings true to character? That is something the best soap writers would be proud of. I was never as high as JER's first run as others but this is the kind of stuff he did in his first run that he didn't in his second and it works. It's the perfect way to keep the story going while also transitioning it almost into a different story. First, we had the baby switch itself which transformed into this Sydney kidnapping story and now the aftermath of this will transform into whatever story follows. That is how you write long-range story. You don't just wrap everything up and move on. JMO.
For me, twist doesn't mean "new direction that comes out of nowhere," as if the writers weren't even sure what was going to happen until the day of the reveal. You should be able to look back after the fact and see how all the pieces fell into place. EJ has the motive, but for the most part has not been acting like a schemer. It's time to start putting the puzzle together, not creating an artificial shock.
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I have seen tomorrow's episode.

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And as I think six was pointing out, "tricking the audience" at this point in this long drawn out story is just obnoxious. Personally, I think it's also kind of insulting and unnecessary and feel at this point they have already gone overboard to the point that it's just cheap shock value and not advancing the story with a sense of mystery.

It's just ping pong wishy-washy storytelling. Not nuanced dramatic twists.
How is it wishy washy? It's a twist, one that makes sense. EJ got betrayed. He got lied to THREE times. Given his past, it's perfectly reasonable he would come up with something like this as a result. This is soap writing at it's best. A shocking twist that actually rings true to character? That is something the best soap writers would be proud of. I was never as high as JER's first run as others but this is the kind of stuff he did in his first run that he didn't in his second and it works. It's the perfect way to keep the story going while also transitioning it almost into a different story. First, we had the baby switch itself which transformed into this Sydney kidnapping story and now the aftermath of this will transform into whatever story follows. That is how you write long-range story. You don't just wrap everything up and move on. JMO.
For me, twist doesn't mean "new direction that comes out of nowhere," as if the writers weren't even sure what was going to happen until the day of the reveal. You should be able to look back after the fact and see how all the pieces fell into place. EJ has the motive, but for the most part has not been acting like a schemer. It's time to start putting the puzzle together, not creating an artificial shock.[/quote]

Well, that is the fault of the actor then not the writing. The writing set it up perfectly and we even had hints, both in the writing and by the actor at times.
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How is it wishy washy? It's a twist, one that makes sense. EJ got betrayed. He got lied to THREE times. Given his past, it's perfectly reasonable he would come up with something like this as a result. This is soap writing at it's best. A shocking twist that actually rings true to character? That is something the best soap writers would be proud of. I was never as high as JER's first run as others but this is the kind of stuff he did in his first run that he didn't in his second and it works. It's the perfect way to keep the story going while also transitioning it almost into a different story. First, we had the baby switch itself which transformed into this Sydney kidnapping story and now the aftermath of this will transform into whatever story follows. That is how you write long-range story. You don't just wrap everything up and move on. JMO.
For me, twist doesn't mean "new direction that comes out of nowhere," as if the writers weren't even sure what was going to happen until the day of the reveal. You should be able to look back after the fact and see how all the pieces fell into place. EJ has the motive, but for the most part has not been acting like a schemer. It's time to start putting the puzzle together, not creating an artificial shock.
Well, that is the fault of the actor then not the writing. The writing set it up perfectly and we even had hints, both in the writing and by the actor at times.
All that still falls on the show, though. If things aren't playing out the way they need to for proper effect, there are supposed to be measures in place to fix them, and if spoilers are correct, the show has screwed this up.
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Arrgh, how has the coding got so messed up in these posts? I've had to edit quote tags into every one.
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